When to plant pumpkins in zone 5

Pumpkins in USDA zone 5

Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Count back about 100-120 days from when you want harvest (e.g. Halloween).

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